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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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